Sharper Consulting Services is working with our Hertfordshire client in seeking an experienced General Licensing Officer to provide short-term interim cover within a small but busy Licensing team.
* Full time hours - Hybrid working (typically 2–3 days on site)
* Contract: Initial 3 months (rolling)
* £35 - £45 Per Hour (DOE)
The successful candidate will be a confident, hands-on officer able to manage a broad general licensing caseload with minimal supervision, supporting service continuity during a period of pressure and transition.
This role requires someone who is comfortable stepping into a lean team structure and contributing immediately.
Key Responsibilities
The postholder will be responsible for delivering a comprehensive licensing service, including (but not limited to):
* Processing and determining applications under:
* Alcohol and entertainment licensing (Licensing Act 2003)
* Taxi and private hire licensing
* Street trading
* Gambling Act licensing
* Scrap Metal Dealers Act
* Managing licence applications, variations, renewals, reviews, and transfers
* Providing clear advice and guidance to applicants, licence holders, and the public
* Carrying out compliance checks, inspections, and investigations where required
* Preparing reports and documentation for hearings, sub-committees, and legal proceedings
* Liaising with internal colleagues, responsible authorities, legal services, and external stakeholders
* Supporting enforcement action where necessary, including informal action and statutory processes
Essential Experience & Skills
* Proven experience working as a Licensing Officer within a local authority
* Strong working knowledge of:
* Licensing Act 2003
* Gambling Act
* Taxi and Private Hire licensing
* Street Trading
* Scrap Metal licensing
* Ability to manage a generalist caseload independently
Desirable
* Experience supporting or attending licensing hearings
* Previous work within small or stretched local authority teams
* Immediate availability